Okay, so I know I posted the link to these recipes on my meal plan, but after having them, I just HAD to promote them some more. Tonight for dinner we had Asian Pork Chops and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes that I found on a blog I follow, Crazy for Caroline.
I just did a couple of things different from what her recipe says... instead of a pork tenderloin I just used boneless pork chops and I probably marinated them for only 3 hours instead of 8 (I forgot to take them out of the freezer last night). Also, I used canola oil instead of sesame oil (don't have sesame oil) and some garlic powder instead of crushed garlic cloves (was too lazy to do that, haha!). The flavor was SOO good!
And for the potatoes, I followed the recipe exactly, but added some bacon bits on at the end as well. They were even better than I expected.
Anthony REALLY liked this meal, so I will definitely be making both of these again. Just had to share how great these recipes turned out. Give them a try!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Meal Plan Monday, late!
Monday
Hot Dogs
Beans
Tuesday
Beef Enchiladas
Chips & Salsa
Wednesday
Pancakes
Sausage
Thursday
Asian Pork Chops
Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
Friday
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Red Potatoes
Hot Dogs
Beans
Tuesday
Beef Enchiladas
Chips & Salsa
Wednesday
Pancakes
Sausage
Thursday
Asian Pork Chops
Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes
Friday
Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Red Potatoes
Friday, April 8, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Questions
So we were driving in the car this morning and Bailey started talking about rainbows. We were talking about how God makes the rainbows, which led her to ask me some questions about God....
"Where is God?"
To which I responded that God is in heaven (I think that was a sufficient answer for young 2 year old?).
And...
"Who made God?"
This one really took me back! To which I said "No one made God, God always was".
I know she probably doesn't fully understand what she is asking, and definitely does not fully understand the answers, but I was just floored to be hearing those questions from my 2 year old! I knew these kind of questions would come at some point, but I'm not ready for that yet! :)
"Where is God?"
To which I responded that God is in heaven (I think that was a sufficient answer for young 2 year old?).
And...
"Who made God?"
This one really took me back! To which I said "No one made God, God always was".
I know she probably doesn't fully understand what she is asking, and definitely does not fully understand the answers, but I was just floored to be hearing those questions from my 2 year old! I knew these kind of questions would come at some point, but I'm not ready for that yet! :)
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
25 Weeks
How Far Along: 25 Weeks
Size of baby: the size of a rutabaga (what in the world is that?) at a pound and a half and 13 1/2 inches
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Hopefully I'll remember to ask about it at my appointment on Friday, but I think I'm about the same as I was a couple of doctor's visits ago
Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants, can still wear regular shirts, but I am hoping it gets warm and stays that way soon, (because maternity pants are just kind of uncomfortable to me) so I can just wear dresses and stretchy capris or pants!
Gender: Boy, still no definite name yet.
Movement: Lots of movement, kicking, turning, hiccups, everyday.
Sleep: Still sleeping great! Loved some of the rain/thunderstorms we had this past week. Nothing like sleeping to the sound of the rain. :)
What I miss: I don't know that I am "missing" it yet, but I feel like I am starting to move a little slower and starting to feel like I am "big" now.
Cravings: I had this incredible Simply Lemonade w/ Raspberry at my friend Marcy's house last week and fell in love. I had to have some, so w/ coupon doublers at Martin's today, I bought some. And I bought some Clausen Kosher Dill Pickles. Yum.
Symptoms: Nothing really, besides the ever-growing belly. So grateful that I was not sick at all with this pregnancy.
Best Moment this week: No huge, great moments this week, not that it was bad. Though some of my Trek girls figured out tonight that I am pregnant and were so excited, so that was fun. :)
Size of baby: the size of a rutabaga (what in the world is that?) at a pound and a half and 13 1/2 inches
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Hopefully I'll remember to ask about it at my appointment on Friday, but I think I'm about the same as I was a couple of doctor's visits ago
Maternity Clothes: All maternity pants, can still wear regular shirts, but I am hoping it gets warm and stays that way soon, (because maternity pants are just kind of uncomfortable to me) so I can just wear dresses and stretchy capris or pants!
Gender: Boy, still no definite name yet.
Movement: Lots of movement, kicking, turning, hiccups, everyday.
Sleep: Still sleeping great! Loved some of the rain/thunderstorms we had this past week. Nothing like sleeping to the sound of the rain. :)
What I miss: I don't know that I am "missing" it yet, but I feel like I am starting to move a little slower and starting to feel like I am "big" now.
Cravings: I had this incredible Simply Lemonade w/ Raspberry at my friend Marcy's house last week and fell in love. I had to have some, so w/ coupon doublers at Martin's today, I bought some. And I bought some Clausen Kosher Dill Pickles. Yum.
Symptoms: Nothing really, besides the ever-growing belly. So grateful that I was not sick at all with this pregnancy.
Best Moment this week: No huge, great moments this week, not that it was bad. Though some of my Trek girls figured out tonight that I am pregnant and were so excited, so that was fun. :)
Monday, April 4, 2011
Meal Plan Monday
Monday
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Tuesday
Jambalaya w/ Kielbasa
Wednesday
Hot Dogs
French Fries
Thursday
Lemon Roasted Chicken & Veggies
Friday
Beef Enchiladas
Chips & Salsa
Saturday
Probably will pick up fast food on my way home from the You & Your Girl simulcast at church
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Tuesday
Jambalaya w/ Kielbasa
Wednesday
Hot Dogs
French Fries
Thursday
Lemon Roasted Chicken & Veggies
Friday
Beef Enchiladas
Chips & Salsa
Saturday
Probably will pick up fast food on my way home from the You & Your Girl simulcast at church
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
24 Weeks
I've gotten behind on the pregnancy updates, so I'm just skipping week 23 so I can get back on track...
How Far Along: 24 Weeks
Size of baby: the size of an ear of corn (almost 12 inches long) and just over one pound
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I keep meaning to get my weight from my first appointment but always forget... maybe I'll get it in 2 weeks when I go back.
Maternity Clothes: My too-big khaki pants have almost reached their limit, so it's going to be all maternity (or stretchy pants) pretty soon. :)
Gender: Boy, still no definite name yet.
Movement: Lots of movement, kicking, turning, hiccups, everyday.
Sleep: I had one night this week that I didn't sleep good... not sure what was up with that, but otherwise, I'm still sleeping fine.
What I miss: I can't really lay flat on my belly now, but that's not really a big deal.
Cravings: I am loving cereal and orange juice right now.
Symptoms: Nothing really. So grateful that I was not sick at all with this pregnancy.
Best Moment this week: I know I probably sound like a broken record here, but the past couple days Bailey has been so cuddly and lovey with me and I have been absolutely loving it. I know that when the baby comes, it's going to be hard to find time to just cuddle with her, so I am really enjoying it while I can.
How Far Along: 24 Weeks
Size of baby: the size of an ear of corn (almost 12 inches long) and just over one pound
Total Weight Gain/Loss: I keep meaning to get my weight from my first appointment but always forget... maybe I'll get it in 2 weeks when I go back.
Maternity Clothes: My too-big khaki pants have almost reached their limit, so it's going to be all maternity (or stretchy pants) pretty soon. :)
Gender: Boy, still no definite name yet.
Movement: Lots of movement, kicking, turning, hiccups, everyday.
Sleep: I had one night this week that I didn't sleep good... not sure what was up with that, but otherwise, I'm still sleeping fine.
What I miss: I can't really lay flat on my belly now, but that's not really a big deal.
Cravings: I am loving cereal and orange juice right now.
Symptoms: Nothing really. So grateful that I was not sick at all with this pregnancy.
Best Moment this week: I know I probably sound like a broken record here, but the past couple days Bailey has been so cuddly and lovey with me and I have been absolutely loving it. I know that when the baby comes, it's going to be hard to find time to just cuddle with her, so I am really enjoying it while I can.
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